- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
About Nazare
Nazare Magaz is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 19333) with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Many people come to her when they are unsure what comes next after a loss, a breakup, or a health scare.
Her practice focuses on listening and practical problem-solving. Sessions combine discussion of emotions with attention to thoughts and beliefs. She pays close attention to how relationships and attachment patterns affect day-to-day life.
Magaz has experience helping people with PTSD, severe depression, and intense anxiety. She also supports people coping with life-threatening illness and the losses that follow. This work often involves pacing conversations to match what someone can handle in a given moment.
She aims to create an open environment where feelings are noticed and examined with curiosity and kindness. That includes inviting clients to talk about beliefs and assumptions that shape decisions and behavior.
For people uncertain about purpose or direction, she helps clarify values and practical next steps. Sessions tend to mix reflective conversation with concrete plans to address immediate stressors.
People who want to start are asked to use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The therapist works in English and is based in California.
Approaches and how online sessions support direction-finding
Psychological treatment here draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and daily functioning. One common approach addresses trauma and PTSD by helping people process distressing memories in small, manageable steps and by teaching strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions. Another useful technique targets mood and anxiety by identifying distressing thought patterns and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce avoidance and increase confidence.Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may involve trying different strategies and adjusting as progress and circumstances change.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not enumerate them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can be scheduled around work or medical appointments. For some people, a phone session uses less bandwidth and can be quicker than a video call, while video sessions let the therapist and client read facial cues during conversations. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions practical and doable alongside everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and life changes, and also focuses on life purpose and isolation.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
She combines attention to emotions with examination of thoughts and beliefs, and helps clarify values and practical next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional experience helping people with PTSD, severe depression, intense anxiety, and coping with life-threatening illness.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 19333) and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I feel ready to try therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.